MSS403040 Facilitate and Improve Implementation of 5S

Overview

The unit covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to facilitate the implementation and improvement of the 5S by self and others in a team or work area. The facilitation may be undertaken by formally designated supervisory staff, such as team leaders or other individuals in a competitive systems and practices implementation role, who need to provide support and encouragement to others to facilitate the achievement of 5S outcomes in the workplace.

  • Online / Self-Paced (Individual Learning)
  • Face to Face at Business Premises (Groups up to 12)

Online

  • 30 – 50 hours (depending upon the course complexity and project type). The online units consist of pre-reading, pre-recorded tutorials/lessons, project work and report, post reading, and assessments

Face to Face

  • This course has been developed to be delivered in a one-day workshop environment with the class / students participating throughout the day in several activates that are aligned to your business outcomes
    • Approximately 20-40 hours are required outside of the one-day workshop to complete the Unit of Competency. This time will typically consist of pre-reading, pre-recorded tutorials/lessons, project work and report, post reading, and assessment.
    • In class knowledge assessment may be recorded on the day through workbook activities.
  • Select an area to apply 5S and select your 5S team. Involve your team to plan the 5S project.
  • Check the 5S skills in the selected team and train, if necessary, in the benefits, the purpose and principles of 5S.
  • Check for any Health and Safety issues with your proposed 5S project.
  • Facilitate the implementation of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain).
  • Measure and monitor the implemented 5S improvements using regular 5S audits and 5S audit score graphs.
  • Facilitate the use of the 5S audit action plans for the team to continue to monitor and improve.

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